Add 6/20 and 8/14
6/20 + 8/14 is 61/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 14 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
6/20 = 6 × 7/20 × 7 = 42/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
8/14 = 8 × 10/14 × 10 = 80/140 - Add the two like fractions:
42/140 + 80/140 = 42 + 80/140 = 122/140 - 122/140 simplified gives 61/70
- So, 6/20 + 8/14 = 61/70
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